Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)

Summary

The Swift Group, LLC is a leader in national security and technology solutions, seeking Digital Network Exploitation Analysts (DNEA) to support mission-focused work. The role involves evaluating target opportunities, analyzing cybersecurity data, and supporting cyber operations through network analysis and exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate target opportunities using all-source data to understand and map target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans
• Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across multiple layers of the OSI network stack
• Apply knowledge of logical and physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices, network connectivity, and traffic flow analysis
• Support cyber operations through network analysis, exploitation support, vulnerability analysis, and operational planning activities
• Analyze network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and contribute to mission-focused cyber analysis and targeting efforts

Skills

• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles
• Experience may include hardware/software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration
• Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model
• Degree in Computer Science is required
• Degrees in related technical fields such as Engineering or Mathematics may be considered if coursework includes foundational Computer Science areas including: Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Programming Methodologies and Languages, Data Structures, Logic and Computation, Advanced Mathematics (e.g., Calculus, Discrete Mathematics)
• Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent to a Computer Science major
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
• Experience supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or exploitation-focused missions is highly desired
• Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience requirements
• Foreign language proficiency may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable. Recent ILR scores are required to substantiate language proficiency
• Relevant certifications and training may include: Security+, Network+, CEH, JCAC graduate

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience in computer or information systems design, development, and/or analysis roles
• Experience may include hardware/software engineering, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration
• Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity concepts across the OSI model
• Degree in Computer Science is required
• Degrees in related technical fields such as Engineering or Mathematics may be considered if coursework includes foundational Computer Science areas including: Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Programming Methodologies and Languages, Data Structures, Logic and Computation, Advanced Mathematics (e.g., Calculus, Discrete Mathematics)
• Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent to a Computer Science major
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Nice to Haves

• Experience supporting cyber operations, network analysis, or exploitation-focused missions is highly desired
• Completion of military cyber training such as JCAC may count toward relevant experience requirements
• Foreign language proficiency may be considered toward experience requirements where applicable. Recent ILR scores are required to substantiate language proficiency
• Relevant certifications and training may include: Security+, Network+, CEH, JCAC graduate